The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) has signed contracts for the rehabilitation of 139 kilometres of district and community access roads across nine districts under the Rural Development for Food Security in Northern Uganda (RUDSEC) Project.

Construction is expected to begin next week following the official handover of project sites.

The road rehabilitation project will improve connectivity in Lamwo, Agago, Pader, Dokolo, Lira, Oyam, Serere, Soroti and Kaberamaido districts. The improved roads are expected to make it easier for communities to access markets, healthcare facilities, schools and other essential services while supporting agricultural production and trade.

Speaking during the contract signing ceremony, Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya said reliable road infrastructure is essential for Uganda's socio-economic transformation. "Agri-industrialisation is central to Uganda's journey towards middle-income status. That transformation begins with motorability and accessibility through roads, which facilitate trade, service delivery and other development activities," Kumumanya said.

According to the Ministry, the project will rehabilitate key road links covering a total of 139 kilometres, while also creating employment opportunities for local communities during the construction phase and improving transport and market access for thousands of farmers.

The RUDSEC Project is implemented by the Ministry of Local Government and is funded by the Government of Uganda together with the German Government through KfW Development Bank.

The initiative aims to increase agricultural incomes, strengthen food security and accelerate local economic development through improved rural infrastructure.